Central Desk
11 soldiers killed in Iraq by IS jihadists
Eleven Iraqi soldiers were killed in a overnight attack by the Islamic State group against their base in the eastern province of Diyala, a military source said Friday
Govt issues 5-point fresh restrictions to tackle Covid-19
The Cabinet Division on Friday issued five-point fresh restrictions to contain the deadly virus as the country witnessed a sharp rise of Covid-19 cases in the past few weeks.
3 of family killed in Jatrabari road crash
Three people of a family were killed and two others injured in a road accident in the city's Jatrabari Police Station area on Friday morning.
Educational institutions to remain closed for 2 weeks
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Friday said all schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed for the next two weeks due to a surge of Covid-19 cases across the country.
Effort goes on to pass EC appointment bill in current JS session: Anisul
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Thursday said efforts would be continued to pass the draft law, approved by the Cabinet, for the appointment of chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioner (EC) as per the constitution.
Joe Biden sends New Year greetings to Momen
President of the United States Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden extended New Year’s greetings to Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and his family.
Bangladesh Bank fixes salary for entry level bankers
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has fixed minimum salary for the entry level officials of banks for encouraging the young generation to take banking as a career and play role for the economic advancement of the nation.
Two killed, 22 injured in explosion at Lahore
At least two people were killed and 22 injured on Thursday by a bomb blast in a busy shopping district of the Pakistani megacity of Lahore, police and officials said.
Chief justice, his wife tested positive for Covid-19
Chief Justice Hasan Foez Siddique and his wife Dalia Firoz have tested positive for Covid-19.
43rd BCS preliminary test results published
The results of the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary test were published on Thursday.
Propaganda is being spread against RAB: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Thursday said that propaganda is being spread against Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) despite its important role against drug smuggling and militant activities.
Bangladesh remains open to foreign observers in next polls: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said Bangladesh would remain open to foreign observers in the next parliamentary polls.
BNP tries to make questionable initiative to enact EC law: Quader
On behalf of AL, I would like to thank all the stakeholders concerned for taking the initiative of enacting the EC law by the present government and approving the draft law in the cabinet responding to the demands of the registered political parties and eminent citizens of the society
BNP’s focus on election-time govt, not EC: Gayeshwar
Our demand is meant for a (election-time) neutral government, not for the Election Commission
Shah Rukh Khan is back on social media!
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is finally back on social media, after a hiatus of nearly four months.